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Chapter ninteen

Author: Tiny Fairy
last update Last Updated: 2024-07-04 06:18:57

Millie's POV

I noticed that Alex was watching me with growing interest. His eyes were sparkling, and I was grateful he could not hear my thoughts.

Did I just agree to be his wife? That was insane, but it was done. I do not take my words back.

" Well?" Alex asked, and my mind went blank. Well, what?

" Sorry?" I asked suprised.

" Your conditions," he reminded me politely while I wondered what Gabrielle would say right now. He would scold me for my stupidity, for sure.

" Ah, yes, conditions," I mumbled, thinking about any I could come out with. " I would like to keep my last name." Yes, this one was good. If this marriage was going to be a facade, then it was better to do it in case of unavoidable divorce.

I glanced at Alex. He looked like he was considering my proposition.

" Fine, we can discuss it further if you decide to change your mind," he said slowly.

" We will split the living costs evenly. I will find work and contribute to the household, " I said, enc
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